It's Not About Nutrition

You know, it started with my morning scramble. I was standing over the sink one spring morning, rinsing out eggshells like I’ve done for years. A little habit I picked up from my grandmother — she’d always save them in a coffee can on the windowsill. She’d say, “That’s calcium gold, honey.” I never questioned her wisdom. But lately, I’ve taken it one step further: I started hanging those eggshells in my garden. Literally. Now, before you give me that side-eye — I promise, there’s a method to the madness. Those delicate shells are more than just kitchen scraps. They’re …

You know, it took me years (and more than a few stale cups of coffee) to figure this out — but how we store our coffee matters almost as much as the beans we buy. I used to just leave the bag open on the counter, thinking, “Well, I’ll finish it soon anyway.” Spoiler alert: that fresh-roasted flavor faded faster than my motivation on a Monday morning. If your daily brew has been tasting a little…meh lately, don’t blame your beans just yet. Let’s take a closer look at how you’re storing them. A few small changes can make every …

You know, I used to keep my garlic and onions tucked neatly in the fridge, right next to the veggies and eggs — thinking I was doing the right thing. Turns out, that habit was silently ruining two of the most essential ingredients in my kitchen. It all came to a head one rainy Tuesday when I pulled out a garlic bulb that had sprouted what looked like a tiny alien antenna. The onions weren’t doing much better—soft, sad, and vaguely damp. That’s when I thought: “Okay, something’s off here.” And if you’ve ever wondered why your onions get mushy …

Let me tell you something I wish someone had told me years ago: just because your washing machine handles soap and water doesn’t mean it cleans itself. I used to think the suds did all the work — you know, like some magical self-care spa for appliances. But after pulling out a load of “fresh” laundry that smelled more like musty towels than clean cotton, I learned the hard way. That machine? It needs TLC, too. And honestly, once I got into the habit of cleaning mine the right way, it was like my clothes got a second wind. Crisp …

Let me tell you something—I used to think wiping down my boots with a wet rag was good enough. I mean, they’re boots, right? They’re supposed to get dirty. But one January morning, as I laced up my favorite leather pair (a Christmas gift from my husband, bless him), I noticed they looked… tired. Cracked. A little sad. And that salty white stain along the toe? That was the last straw. So I went down the rabbit hole. Turns out, I’d been doing it all wrong—and maybe you have, too. But don’t worry, sugar. We’re fixing that today. Why You’ll …